Hampshire · England
Fish and Chip Van for Events in Lower Swanwick
We bring a fish and chip van for your event across Lower Swanwick and Hampshire, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Summer fairs
- Food for volunteers
- Church fêtes
Book the van in Lower Swanwick
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Fish and chip van for events in Lower Swanwick, cooked to order
We can trade to the public or feed your volunteers. We’re often asked to cater sports tournaments and school fairs and sports days, serving mushy peas, sausage and chips and cod and chips.
A fête near Lower Swanwick might be on a field with no mains power; let us know and we will plan for it. We serve from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
Occasions we serve in Lower Swanwick
A chip van is reliably one of the busiest pitches at any fête.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- School summer fairs
- Community festivals
- Fundraisers
- Sports club events and race days
For anyone arriving by train, Bursledon station is in Lower Swanwick itself.
What your quote should include
- Payment terms and deposit
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The deadline for final numbers
- The service time, and the cost of running over
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Event catering near Lower Swanwick
Lower Swanwick is about 2 miles west of Whiteley, in Hampshire. For an event in Lower Swanwick, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Lower Swanwick. Lower Swanwick is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover.
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Leonard? A chip van draws people in. PTAs at schools such as Bursledon Church of England Infant School frequently want one reliable hot-food stall. The coast is within about 2 miles of Lower Swanwick, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
Here we cover the SO31 postcode area. Whether your event is on Green Lane, Bridge Road and Station Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Other places close to Lower Swanwick we cover include Swanwick (1 mile south-east), Sarisbury (1 mile south-east), Sarisbury Green (1 mile south), Park Gate (2 miles south-east) and Burridge (2 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (12 miles north), Gosport (8 miles south-east), Havant (14 miles east), Eastleigh (6 miles north), Fareham (5 miles south-east) and Horndean (13 miles east).
A little further out are St Andrew's Castle (2.4 miles south) and Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum (less than half a mile north-east). Open spaces near Lower Swanwick include Swanwick Lakes.
- Schools near Lower Swanwick include Brookfield Community School and Language College (1.5 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Old Ship Inn (less than half a mile south)
Planning the van’s spot
We’ll be honest if a spot won’t work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
- Somewhere firm if it rains
- Space for a queue away from paths
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Lower Swanwick
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Access and parking
- Your choice of menu
- How many people are eating
- The length of service
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Your date and serving time
- Where the event is
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Questions from Lower Swanwick
Is Lower Swanwick too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you trade at school fairs around Lower Swanwick?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we’ll confirm the rest.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Typically, if it’s firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
What else we do in Lower Swanwick
Planning for dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Agree the terms in writing
- Set a time for helpers’ food
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
- Plan something for visitors we can’t cater for
At the end, we pack down and leave the pitch clean.
Let visitors know there’s a chip van.
How it works
There’s very little for you to do on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your event. The frying and serving are down to us. Evening events in Lower Swanwick have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your visitors.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will check the date and send a price.
Planning help
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Burger vans are common at events. A chip van gives visitors something different. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What you get with us
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- No kitchen needed
Take a look at how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
- Fried fresh to order in the van at your event
- Cod, haddock and chips, sausages and pies
- The van comes to you: homes, venues, workplaces and fields
- Served at the time you choose, from the hatch